Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Budget Core

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Mike Carrozza
Sep 3, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Promise of Retaliation
Threats and retaliation. Sometimes these can happen in a game of Commander. But how do you handle it? And when should you do it?
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Deadly Precision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raven Eagle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unagi's Spray
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lost Days
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forecasting Fortune Teller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rook Turret
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Junker
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Thought Monitor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Millikin
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Collector's Vault
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Leaden Myr
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Cryogen Relic
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Filigree Attendant
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Emissary Escort
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Whirler Rogue
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Master of Etherium
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Riddlesmith
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bygone Colossus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Consuming Aberration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Death's Shadow
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Looter il-Kor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Triplicate Titan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Iron Giant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Unshakable Tail
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Barbed Servitor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mechanozoa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hama, the Bloodbender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Scour for Scrap
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Overkill
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Run Away Together
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stern Lesson
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cerebral Download
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Espers to Magicite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fight On!
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spell Swindle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-46%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Endurance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Desculpting Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unravel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Bake into a Pie
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Annul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ice Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spellgyre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Eject
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tidy Conclusion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Haunt the Network
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Relm's Sketching
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Decode Transmissions
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crashing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blight Grenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Resentful Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Terror Tide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Connive // Concoct
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Contract Killing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Restart Sequence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Embrace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Noble's Purse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Essence Anchor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The Lunar Whale
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Instant Ramen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Phantom Train
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Dirgecraft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rusted Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Candlestick
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grim Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Cargo Ship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Locket
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Solar Transformer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Manalith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Deceit
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Treno, Dark City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Command Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-42%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy